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Volunteer Coordinator, SFIAAFF

POSITION: Volunteer Coordinator, SFIAAFF

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: January 2 – March 31, 2008, full-time
PAY: $2,500 per month (full time, exempt, temporary, no benefits)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Volunteer Coordinator, under the direction of the Administrative & Operations Manager, recruits, selects, and manages all volunteer personnel for the 26th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF), which takes place March 13-23, 2008. The Volunteer Coordinator schedules and places all personnel at festival venues to assist in such areas as: theater operations, merchandise sales, administration, membership solicitation, hospitality and guest services. The coordinator will also work directly with Special Events personnel to staff Festival receptions and events.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Outreach to and recruitment for prospective volunteers
• Schedule and orient approximately 350 volunteers
• Compile and manage volunteer database
• Communicate consistently with volunteers through online scheduling and messaging system
• Convene informational meetings and training sessions for volunteers
• Produce volunteer handbook and informational materials
• Schedule and confirm volunteer assignments for all Festival events and areas including but not limited to Opening and Closing Night galas, receptions, screenings, guest lounge, and theater lobby
• Handle logistics for volunteers including ID badges, introductions to staff, orientation, etc.
• Manage audience survey collection
• Work closely with Special Events Coordinator to arrange Festival drivers
• Coordinate appreciation party for Festival volunteers
• Maintain accurate documentation and update information in job manual

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and volunteer management skills
• Ability to motivate, delegate and supervise effectively
• Comfortable working with online volunteer management software
• Fluency in Mac-based applications including MS Office and Filemaker Pro
• Experience as an event planner and/or volunteer coordinator preferred
• Knowledge of Asian American community, organizations, and arts preferred

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume and a cover letter by Monday, November 12, 2007, to:
Kar Yin Tham, SFIAAFF Administrative & Operations Manager
145 9th St. #350, San Francisco, CA 94103
or via email to karyin[at]asianamericanmedia[dot]org. Please include job title & your initials in email subject line. No phone calls, please.

NOTE: Early applications encouraged.